Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Tillebrook Provincial Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Tillebrook Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

4/21/2026Brooks--Lake Stafford Park1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/20/2026Kinbrook Island Provincial Park1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

4/11/2026Alberta 1A, Tilley, Alberta, CA (50.471, -111.699)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

4/11/2026Kinbrook Island Provincial Park1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

4/10/2026Kinbrook Island Provincial Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/9/2026Kinbrook Island Provincial Park1 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

4/9/2026Kinbrook Island Provincial Park1 observed

Chestnut-collared Longspur

Calcarius ornatus

4/9/2026Kinbrook Island Provincial Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

4/21/2026

Gadwall

4/20/2026

Common Merganser

4/20/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

4/20/2026

Black-billed Magpie

44/17/2026

American Robin

124/17/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

304/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

64/17/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

14/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Northern Flicker

304/17/2026

Blue Jay

84/17/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

44/17/2026

House Finch

104/17/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

144/17/2026

Western Meadowlark

54/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/17/2026

American Crow

14/17/2026

Red-necked Grebe

4/15/2026

Canada Goose

4/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tillebrook Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tillebrook Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tillebrook Provincial Park?
Notable species at Tillebrook Provincial Park include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tillebrook Provincial Park?
Birding at Tillebrook Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tillebrook Provincial Park?
Tillebrook Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.